Focused
It seems I'm about to break my painting focus assumed over the last month. On August 24th we leave for three weeks in Germany and then a week in England. Having visited both countries before I have a good idea of what is in store generally, but each visit brings something new to my life. Travel offers much inspiration for my art. While I never create work while travelling (not even sketching) I take numerous photos. They often end up in mixed media work as image transfers or when sorted at a later date they provide new themes to explore. Every major trip I've taken in the last ten years has resulted in subtle changes in my thinking about the work I create. I can never predict beforehand how I will be affected, but I know I will be. It's like Christmas. You know you'll get a gift but you don't know what. I'm looking forward to a fall of interesting blogging.
Ready to eat it all up!
Stay tuned.
7 comments:
A month away.....lucky you! Travelling has the same effect on me. When I went to Scotland all I painted/collaged/drew was chimney pots and doors for months afterwards!
Have a wonderful time away and I'll stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing your new works.
Happy travels! I look forward to seeing the wonderful photos I know you'll be sharing.
-Don
Hsve a fabulous trip. I agree that travel does inspire and mold thoughts. I usually come back fired up with new palettes of colour to try and scads of photos for inspiration.
Its all been said...have a lovely vacation filled with inspiration and fun!
Enjoy the trip! I'm sure it will inspire. What part of England are you coming to?
Mark,
We are spending 3 days in London and 5 shays in Devon.
You are so right about travel affecting artwork. Same goes for me. I'm needing another extended trip soon. Hope yours goes well.
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